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1 ASIAN BAROMETER SURVEY OF DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT Note: (NEW): Added item (in ABS4) (REVISED) Revised item (in ABS4)GBS: Global Barometer Module Interview No. ___________ INTRODUCTION: Good morning/afternoon/evening. I am ___ from [name of institution]. We are conducting a public opinion survey in your area today. We are doing research on the views of citizens in [country] about how the country is governed and how the economy is managed. Every person over the age of 18 in our country has an equal chance of being included in this study. Your household has been chosen by chance. We would like you to answer questions about your personal views. The interview will take about 60 minutes. We will not record your name or any identifying information about you on the questionnaire. So no one will know who gave which answers to our questions. There is no risk to you in participating in the survey. There is also no benefit to you in participating in the survey. But if you answer our questions, you will help us understand how the public feels about issues facing the country today. Your participation in the survey is voluntary. If there are any questions you don't want to answer you don't have to answer them. And you can stop participating in the survey at any time. If you have any questions about the survey in the future, here is a card with the phone number of a person whom you can call at our organization's headquarters. He/she can answer any questions that you might have. Your assistance will be very much appreciated. Are you willing to start answering our questions? A. ECONOMIC EVALUATIONS 1. How would you rate the overall economic condition of our country today? Is it … (SHOWCARD)?GBSVery good .............................................................. 1 Good ..................................................................... 2 So so (not good nor bad) ...................................... 3 Bad ........................................................................ 4 Very bad ................................................................ 5 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9 2. How would you describe the change in the economic condition of our country over the last few years? Is it … (SHOWCARD)?GBSMuch better ........................................................... 1 A little better .......................................................... 2 About the same ..................................................... 3 A little worse .......................................................... 4 Much worse ........................................................... 5 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9 3. What do you think will be the state of our country’s economic condition a few years from now? Will it be … (SHOWCARD)? GBSMuch better ........................................................... 1 A little better .......................................................... 2 About the same ..................................................... 3 A little worse .......................................................... 4 Much worse ........................................................... 5 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9 4. As for your own family, how do you rate the economic situation of your family today? Is it … (SHOWCARD)?GBSVery good .............................................................. 1 Good ..................................................................... 2 So so (not good nor bad) .................................... 3 Bad ........................................................................ 4 Very bad ................................................................ 5 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9 5. How would you compare the current economic condition of your family with what it was a few years ago? Is it … (SHOWCARD)? GBSMuch better now.................................................... 1 A little better now .................................................. 2 About the same ..................................................... 3 A little worse now .................................................. 4 Much worse now ................................................... 5 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9 6. What do you think the economic situation of your family will be a few years from now? Will it be … (SHOWCARD)?GBSMuch better ........................................................... 1 A little better .......................................................... 2 About the same ..................................................... 3 A little worse .......................................................... 4 Much worse ........................................................... 5 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

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ASIAN BAROMETER SURVEY OF DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT Note: (NEW): Added item (in ABS4) (REVISED) Revised item (in ABS4)【GBS】: Global Barometer Module

Interview No. ___________

INTRODUCTION: Good morning/afternoon/evening. I am ___ from [name of institution]. We are conducting a public opinion survey in your area today. We are doing research on the views of citizens in [country] about how the country is governed and how the economy is managed. Every person over the age of 18 in our country has an equal chance of being included in this study. Your household has been chosen by chance. We would like you to answer questions about your personal views. The interview will take about 60 minutes. We will not record your name or any identifying information about you on the questionnaire. So no one will know who gave which answers to our questions. There is no risk to you in participating in the survey. There is also no benefit to you in participating in the survey. But if you answer our questions, you will help us understand how the public feels about issues facing the country today. Your participation in the survey is voluntary. If there are any questions you don't want to answer you don't have to answer them. And you can stop participating in the survey at any time. If you have any questions about the survey in the future, here is a card with the phone number of a person whom you can call at our organization's headquarters. He/she can answer any questions that you might have. Your assistance will be very much appreciated. Are you willing to start answering our questions?

A. ECONOMIC EVALUATIONS

1. How would you rate the overall economic condition of our country

today? Is it … (SHOWCARD)?【GBS】

Very good .............................................................. 1 Good ..................................................................... 2 So so (not good nor bad) ...................................... 3 Bad ........................................................................ 4 Very bad ................................................................ 5 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

2. How would you describe the change in the economic condition of our country over the last few years? Is it … (SHOWCARD)?【GBS】

Much better ........................................................... 1 A little better .......................................................... 2 About the same ..................................................... 3 A little worse .......................................................... 4 Much worse ........................................................... 5 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

3. What do you think will be the state of our country’s economic condition a few years from now? Will it be … (SHOWCARD)? 【GBS】

Much better ........................................................... 1 A little better .......................................................... 2 About the same ..................................................... 3 A little worse .......................................................... 4 Much worse ........................................................... 5 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

4. As for your own family, how do you rate the economic situation of your family today? Is it … (SHOWCARD)?【GBS】

Very good .............................................................. 1 Good ..................................................................... 2 So so (not good nor bad) .................................... 3 Bad ........................................................................ 4 Very bad ................................................................ 5 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

5. How would you compare the current economic condition of your family with what it was a few years ago? Is it … (SHOWCARD)? 【GBS】

Much better now.................................................... 1 A little better now .................................................. 2 About the same ..................................................... 3 A little worse now .................................................. 4 Much worse now ................................................... 5 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

6. What do you think the economic situation of your family will be a few years from now? Will it be … (SHOWCARD)?【GBS】

Much better ........................................................... 1 A little better .......................................................... 2 About the same ..................................................... 3 A little worse .......................................................... 4 Much worse ........................................................... 5 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

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B. TRUST IN INSTITUTIONS

7-19 I’m going to name a number of institutions. For each one, please tell me how much trust do you have in them? Is it a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not very much trust not very much trust, or none at all? (Do not read: Do not understand the question, Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

(SHOWCARD) A Great Deal

of Trust

Quite a Lot of Trust

Not Very Much Trust

None At All

Do not understand

the question

Can’t choose

Decline to

answer

7.

The president (for presidential system) or Prime Minister (for parliamentary system)【GBS】

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

8. The courts【GBS】 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

9. The national government [in capital city]【GBS】

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

10. Political parties [not any specific party]【GBS】 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

11. Parliament【GBS】 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

12. Civil service【GBS】 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

13. The military(or armed forces)【GBS】 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

14. The police【GBS】 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

15. Local government【GBS】 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

16. Newspapers【GBS】 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

17. Television【GBS】 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

18. The election commission [specify institution

by name] <Optional>

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

19. Non-governmental organizations or NGOs <Optional>

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

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C. SOCIAL CAPITAL

20-22. On the following card, we have listed various types of organizations that many people belong to. Could you identity the three most important organizations or formal groups you belong to. You can also tell us the name the organizations that you belong to and we can identify the appropriate categories for you.

20. First Organization: ___________________________ Code:___ (01~19)

21. Second Organization: ___________________________ Code:___ (01~19)

22. Third Organization: ___________________________ Code:___ (01~19)

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Political parties ......................................................................................................................... 01

Residential & community associations ..................................................................................... 02

Religious groups....................................................................................................................... 03

Sports/ recreational clubs ......................................................................................................... 04

Culture organizations ............................................................................................................... 05

Charities ................................................................................................................................... 06

Public interest groups ............................................................................................................... 07

Labor unions............................................................................................................................. 08

Farmer unions or agricultural associations ............................................................................... 09

Professional organizations ....................................................................................................... 10

Business associations .............................................................................................................. 11

Parent-Teacher Associations or PTA ....................................................................................... 12

Producer cooperatives ............................................................................................................. 13

Consumer cooperatives ........................................................................................................... 14

Alumni associations.................................................................................................................. 15

Candidate support organizations .............................................................................................. 16

Other occupational organizations (etc.).................................................................................... 17

Other volunteer organizations .................................................................................................. 18

Student Associations (NEW ) ................................................................................................... 19

Not a member of any organization or group ............................................................................. 90

Decline to answer ..................................................................................................................... 99

23. General speaking, would you say that “Most people can be trusted” or “that you must be very careful in dealing with people”?【GBS】

Most people can be trusted ................................................................................ 1 You must be very careful in dealing with people ................................................ 2 [Do not read] Do not understand the question ................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ....................................................................... 9

24. General Speaking, would you say you strongly

agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement that “most people are trustworthy”? (REVISED) [Moved from Q49 in ABS3]

Strongly Agree ................................................................................................... 1 Somewhat Agree ............................................................................................... 2 Somewhat disagree ......................................................................................... 3 Strongly disagree ............................................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question ................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ....................................................................... 9

25. Do you think most people would try to take

advantage of you if they got a chance, or would they try to be fair? (REVISED) (OPTIONAL)

Most people would try to take advantage of you if they got a chance ............... 1 Most people would try to be fair ......................................................................... 2 [Do not read] Do not understand the question ................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ....................................................................... 9

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26-28. How much trust do you have in each of the following types of people? (Do not read: Do not understand the question, Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

(SHOWCARD) A great deal

of Trust

Quite a lot of Trust

Not very much Trust

None at all

Do not understand

the question

Can’t choose

Decline to answer

26. Your relatives【GBS】 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

27. Your neighbors【GBS】 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

28. Other people you interact with 【GBS】 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

29. On average, about how many people do you have contact with in a typical week day? We are interested in contact on a one-on-one basis, including everyone with whom you chat, talk, or discuss matters. This can be face to face, by telephone, by mail, or on the internet. Please include only people you know.

0-4 people ............................................................. 1 5-9 people ............................................................. 2 10-19 people ....................................................... 3 20-49 people ......................................................... 4 50 or more people ............................................... 5 [Do not read] Not applicable ................................ 0 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

30. If you have a difficult problem to manage, are there people outside your household you can ask for help?

No, nobody ............................................................ 1 Yes, a few ............................................................. 2 Yes, some ........................................................... 3 Yes, a lot ............................................................... 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question..... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

31. When people outside your household have problems, do they come to you for help?

No, nobody ............................................................ 1 Yes, a few ............................................................. 2 Yes, some ........................................................... 3 Yes, a lot ............................................................... 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question..... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

32. If you had friends or co-workers whose opinions on politics differed from yours, would you have a hard time conversing with them? [Note: If the respondent indicates that he/she does not have any friends or co-workers holding differing views, then explain: “Even if the person listed does not actually exist, please answer how you imagine you would feel.”]

Very hard. ............................................................. 1 A bit hard. .............................................................. 2 Not too hard .......................................................... 3 Not hard at all ........................................................ 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question..... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Don’t respond ................................ 9

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D. PARTICIPATION IN ELECTIONS

33. In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they were away from home, they were sick or they just didn’t have time. How about you? Did you vote in the election [the most recent national election, parliamentary or presidential] held in [year]?【GBS】

Yes ...................................................................... 1 No ....................................................................... 2 [Do not read] Not applicable ................................ 0 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

34. Which parties (or candidates for president if it was presidential race) did you vote for? [country-specific response grid] 【GBS】

____________________________________________________________________

[DO NOT READ. Instruction: In a parliamentary election, if the respondent cannot associate the candidate he or she voted for with a particular party, the interviewer should take note and fill in the party for the respondent later. 34a. [DO NOT READ. Instruction: Based on the answer to Q34, please construct a new variable indicating if the respondent voted for the winning camp or losing camp. 1: Voted for the winning camp; 2: voted for the losing camp; 0: not applicable]

35-37. Thinking about the national election in [year], did you …

35. attend a campaign meeting or rally?【GBS】 Yes ........................................................................ 1 No ......................................................................... 2 [Do not read] Not applicable ................................ 0 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

36. try to persuade others to vote for a certain candidate or party?【GBS】

Yes ........................................................................ 1 No ......................................................................... 2 [Do not read] Not applicable ................................ 0 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

37. Did you do anything else to help out or work for a party or candidate running in the election?

Yes ........................................................................ 1 No ......................................................................... 2 [Do not read] Not applicable ................................ 0 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

38. On the whole, how free and fair would you say the last national election was? 【GBS】

Completely free and fair ........................................ 1 Free and fair, but with minor problems.................. 2 Free and fair, with major problems ........................ 3 Not free or fair ....................................................... 4 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

Kai-Ping
螢光標示
should take away this option in this battery
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E. ACCESS TO PUBLIC SERVICE

39-42. Based on your experience, how easy or difficult is it to obtain the following services? Or have you never tried to get these services from government? (Do not read: Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

Very Easy Easy Difficult

Very Difficult

Never Tried

Can’t choose

Decline to answer

39. An identity document (such as a birth certificate or passport)【GBS】 4 3 2 1 5 8 9

40. A place in a public primary school for a child【GBS】 4 3 2 1 5 8 9

41. Medical treatment at a nearby clinic【GBS】 4 3 2 1 5 8 9

42. Help from the police when you need it【GBS】 4 3 2 1 5 8 9

43. Generally speaking, how safe is living in this city/ town/ village – very safe, safe, unsafe or very unsafe?

Very safe ............................................................... 1 Safe ....................................................................... 2 Unsafe ................................................................... 3 Very unsafe ........................................................... 4 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

F. PSYCHOLOGICAL INVOLVEMENT

44. How interested would you say you are in politics? (SHOWCARD)【GBS】

Very interested ...................................................... 1 Somewhat interested ............................................ 2 Not very interested ................................................ 3 Not at all interested ............................................... 4 [Do not read]Can’t choose ................................... 8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ........................... 9

45. How often do you follow news about politics and government? (SHOWCARD) 【GBS】

Everyday ............................................................... 1 Several times a week ............................................ 2 Once or twice a week ............................................ 3 Not even once a week ........................................... 4 Practically never .................................................... 5 [Do not read]Can’t choose ................................... 8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ........................... 9

46. When you get together with your family members or friends, how often do you discuss political matters?【GBS】

Frequently ............................................................. 1 Occasionally .......................................................... 2 Never .................................................................... 3 [Do not read]Can’t choose ................................... 8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ........................... 9

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G. Internet and Social Media

47. Do you have Internet access at home? (NEW)

Yes ..................................................................... .1 No ....................................................................... .2 [Do not read]Can’t choose ................................ .8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ......................... .9

48. Do you have Internet access on a mobile phone? (NEW)

I do not have a cell phone. ............................... .0 Yes ..................................................................... .1 No ....................................................................... .2 [Do not read]Can’t choose ................................ .8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ......................... .9

49. How often do you use the internet? (REVISED: Scale

Changed)

【Skip to Q53 if “Hardly ever” or “Never” is chosen.】

Several hours a day ............................................ .1 About half an hour to an hour a day ................... .2 At least once a day. ............................................ .3 At least once a week .......................................... .4 At least once a month ......................................... .5 A few times a year .............................................. .6 Hardly ever ......................................................... .7 Never .................................................................. .8 [Do not read]Can’t choose ................................ .9 [Do not read]Decline to answer ......................... .0

50. Do you currently use any of the following social media networks? (provide the three most popular examples in a given country context) (NEW)

Yes ..................................................................... .1 No ....................................................................... .2 [Do not read]Can’t choose ................................ .8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ......................... .9

52. How often do you use the Internet including social media

networks to express your opinion about politics and government? (NEW)

Everyday ...............................................................1 Several times a week ............................................2 Once or twice a week ............................................3 A few times a month ..............................................4 A few times a year .................................................5 Practically never ....................................................6 [Do not read]Can’t choose ...................................8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ...........................9

51. How often do you use the Internet including social media networks to find information about politics and government? (provide the three most popular examples in a given country context) (NEW)

Everyday ............................................................... 1 Several times a week............................................ 2 Once or twice a week ........................................... 3 A few times a month ............................................. 4 A few times a year ................................................ 5 Practically never ................................................... 6 [Do not read]Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ........................... 9

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H. PARTISANSHIP

53. Among the political parties listed here, which party if any do you feel closest to? 【GBS】

(ONE ANSWER ONLY& SHOWCARD) [Use two-digit code to cover all major parties in your country.]

Party A ................................................................ 01 Party B ................................................................ 02 Party C ............................................................... 03 etc. ..................................................................... 04 Don’t feel close to any political party .................. 99 GO TO INTRO OF Q55

54. How close do you feel to (answer in Q53)? Is it very close, somewhat close, or just a little close? 【GBS】

Very close ........................................................... 1 Somewhat close ................................................. 2 Just a little close ................................................. 3 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer.......................... 9

I. TRADITIONALISM

55-68. Please tell me how you feel about the following statements. Would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree? (SHOWCARD) (Do not read: Do not understand the question, Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

SA SWA SWD SD DU CC DA

55. For the sake of the family, the individual should put his personal interests second.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

56. In a group, we should sacrifice our individual interest for the sake of the group’s collective interest.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

57. For the sake of national interest, individual interest could be sacrificed. 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

58. When dealing with others, developing a long-term relationship is more important than securing one’s immediate interest.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

59. When dealing with others, one should not only focus on immediate interest but also plan for future.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

60. Even if parents’ demands are unreasonable, children still should do what they ask.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

61. When a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law come into conflict, even if the mother-in-law is in the wrong, the husband should still persuade his wife to obey his mother.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

62. Being a student, one should not question the authority of their teacher. 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

63. In a group, we should avoid open quarrel to preserve the harmony of the group.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

64. Even if there is some disagreement with others, one should avoid the conflict.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

65. A person should not insist on his own opinion if his co-workers disagree with him.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

66. Wealth and poverty, success and failure are all determined by fate. 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

67. If one could have only one child, it is more preferable to have a boy than a girl.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

68. When dealing with others, one should not be preoccupied with temporary gains and losses.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

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J. POLITICAL PARTICIPATION

69-73. In the past three (3) years, have you never, once, or more than once done the following because of personal, family, or neighborhood problems, or problems with government officials and policies? (REVISED) (Do not read: Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

69. Contacted elected

officials or legislative representatives at any level.(REVISED)【GBS】

(SHOWCARD))

I have done this more than once .......................... …………………………………………………………1 I have done this once ............................................ …………………………………………………………2 I have not done this, but I might do it if something important happens in the future……………………3 I have not done this and I would not do it regardless of the situation…………………………………….4 [Do not read]Can’t choose .................................. …………………………………………………………8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ........................... …………………………………………………………9

70. Contacted officials at

higher level. <Optional> 【GBS】(SHOWCARD)

(REVISED)

I have done this more than once .......................... …………………………………………………………1 I have done this once ............................................ …………………………………………………………2 I have not done this, but I might do it if something important happens in the future……………………3 I have not done this and I would not do it regardless of the situation…………………………………….4 [Do not read]Can’t choose .................................. …………………………………………………………8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ........................... …………………………………………………………9

71. Contacted traditional

leaders/community leaders. <Optional> (REVISED) 【GBS】

(SHOWCARD)

I have done this more than once .......................... …………………………………………………………1 I have done this once ............................................ …………………………………………………………2 I have not done this, but I might do it if something important happens in the future……………………3 I have not done this and I would not do it regardless of the situation…………………………………….4 [Do not read]Can’t choose .................................. …………………………………………………………8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ........................... …………………………………………………………9

72. Contacted other

influential people outside the government. (REVISED) (SHOWCARD)

I have done this more than once .......................... …………………………………………………………1 I have done this once ............................................ …………………………………………………………2 I have not done this, but I might do it if something important happens in the future……………………3 I have not done this and I would not do it regardless of the situation…………………………………….4 [Do not read]Can’t choose .................................. …………………………………………………………8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ........................... …………………………………………………………9

73. Contacted news media.

(REVISED)【GBS】

(SHOWCARD)

I have done this more than once .......................... …………………………………………………………1 I have done this once ............................................ …………………………………………………………2 I have not done this, but I might do it if something important happens in the future……………………3 I have not done this and I would not do it regardless of the situation…………………………………….4 [Do not read]Can’t choose .................................. …………………………………………………………8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ........................... …………………………………………………………9

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74-77. Here is a list of actions that people sometimes take as citizens. For each of these, please tell me whether you, personally, have never, once, or more than once done any of these things during the past three years. (Do not read: Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

74. Got together with others

to try to resolve local problems 【GBS】

(REVISED) (SHOWCARD)

I have done this more than once .......................... …………………………………………………………1 I have done this once ............................................ …………………………………………………………2 I have not done this, but I might do it if something important happens in the future……………………3 I have not done this and I would not do it regardless of the situation…………………………………….4 [Do not read]Can’t choose .................................. …………………………………………………………8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ........................... …………………………………………………………9

75. Got together with others

to raise an issue or sign a petition 【GBS】

(REVISED) (SHOWCARD)

I have done this more than once .......................... …………………………………………………………1 I have done this once ............................................ …………………………………………………………2 I have not done this, but I might do it if something important happens in the future……………………3 I have not done this and I would not do it regardless of the situation…………………………………….4 [Do not read]Can’t choose .................................. …………………………………………………………8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ........................... …………………………………………………………9

76. Attended a demonstration

or protest march 【GBS】

(REVISED) (SHOWCARD)

I have done this more than once .......................... …………………………………………………………1 I have done this once ............................................ …………………………………………………………2 I have not done this, but I might do it if something important happens in the future……………………3 I have not done this and I would not do it regardless of the situation…………………………………….4 [Do not read]Can’t choose .................................. …………………………………………………………8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ........................... …………………………………………………………9

77. Used force or violence for

a political cause 【GBS】

(REVISED) (SHOWCARD)

I have done this more than once .......................... …………………………………………………………1 I have done this once ............................................ …………………………………………………………2 I have not done this, but I might do it if something important happens in the future……………………3 I have not done this and I would not do it regardless of the situation…………………………………….4 [Do not read]Can’t choose .................................. …………………………………………………………8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ........................... …………………………………………………………9

78. Thinking of whether you voted or not ever since you became eligible for voting, how would you describe yourself –have you voted in every election, voted in most elections, voted in some elections or hardly ever voted? (SHOWCARD)

Voted in every election ............................................. …..1 Voted in most elections ............................................ …..2 Voted in some elections ........................................... …..3 Hardly ever voted ..................................................... …..4 [Do not read] Not applicable (eligible only once) .... …..0 [Do not read] Can’t choose ..................................... …..8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ............................. …..9

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K. REGIME PREFERENCE

79-82. Let’s talk for a moment about the kind of government you would like to have in this country, which of the followings statements do you agree with most? Choose the first or the second statement. [Interviewer: Probe whether respondent strongly agrees or just agrees the chosen statement] (SHOWCARD) (Do not read: Do not understand the question, Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

79. Statement 1. Government leaders implement what voters want. 【GBS】

Statement 2. Government leaders do what they think is best for the people. (Code 7: Do not understand the question, Code 8: Can’t choose, Code 9: Decline to answer) 79a. Do you strongly agree or just agree with the chosen statement?

1. Strongly agree 2. Agree

80. Statement 1. Government is our employee, the people should tell government what needs to be done. 【GBS】

Statement 2. The government is like parent, it should decide what is good for us. (Code 7: Do not understand the question, Code 8: Can’t choose, Code 9: Decline to answer) 80a. Do you strongly agree or just agree with the chosen statement?

1. Strongly agree 2. Agree

81. Statement 1. The media should have the right to publish news and ideas without government control. 【GBS】

Statement 2. The government should have the right to prevent the media from publishing things that might be politically destabilizing. (Code 7: Do not understand the question, Code 8: Can’t choose, Code 9: Decline to answer) 81a. Do you strongly agree or just agree with the chosen statement?

1. Strongly agree 2. Agree

82. Statement 1. Political leaders are chosen by the people through open and competitive elections. Statement 2. Political leaders are chosen on the basis on their virtue and capability even without election. (Code 7: Do not understand the question, Code 8: Can’t choose, Code 9: Decline to answer) 82a. Do you strongly agree or just agree with the chosen statement?

1. Strongly agree 2. Agree

83-86. Now I'd like to ask you about the kind of government that we have in our country. These questions are not about the current leaders, but about our overall system, the way the government is set up in general, even though leaders might come and go. (This way of setting up the battery is designed to direct respondents' attention to the regime instead of the incumbents.) Agree or disagree.

SA A D SD DU CC DA

83. Over the long run, our system of government is capable of solving the problems our country faces.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

84. Thinking in general, I am proud of our system of government. 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

85. A system like ours, even if it runs into problems, deserves the people's support.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

86. I would rather live under our system of government than any other that I can think of.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

87. Compared with other systems in the world, would you say our system of government works fine as it is, needs minor change, needs

major change, or should be replaced?

It works fine, not need to change ......................................................................................................................... 1 Needs minor change ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Needs major change ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Should be replaced ............................................................................................................................................ 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question ................................................................................................... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................................................................................................................ 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ......................................................................................................................... 9

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L. MEANING OF DEMOCRACY【GBS used the original design】

88-91. Many things may be desirable, but not all of them are essential characteristics of democracy. If you have to choose only one from each four sets of statements that I am going to read, which one would you choose as the most essential characteristics of a democracy? (Please read out options 1 to 4) (SHOWCARD) (Do not read: Do not understand the question, Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

88.

1. 1. Government narrows the gap between the rich and the poor. 【GBS】

2. 2. People choose the government leaders in free and fair election. 3. 3. Government does not waste any public money. 4. 4. People are free to express their political views openly.

(Code 7: Do not understand the question, Code 8: Can’t choose, Code 9: Decline to answer)

89. 1. The legislature has oversight over the government. 【GBS】

2. Basic necessities, like food, clothes and shelter, are provided for all. 3. People are free to organize political groups. 4. Government provides people with quality public services.

(Code 7: Do not understand the question, Code 8: Can’t choose, Code 9: Decline to answer)

90. 1. Government ensures law and order. 【GBS】

2. Media is free to criticize the things government does. 3. Government ensures job opportunities for all. 4. Multiple parties compete fairly in the election.

(Code 7: Do not understand the question, Code 8: Can’t choose, Code 9: Decline to answer)

91. 1. People have the freedom to take part in protests and demonstrations. 【GBS】

2. Politics is clean and free of corruption. 3. The court protects the ordinary people from the abuse of government power. 4. People receive state aid if they are unemployed.

(Code 7: Do not understand the question, Code 8: Can’t choose, Code 9: Decline to answer)

M. SATISFACTION WITH GOVERNMENT AND DEMOCRACY

92. On the whole, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the way

democracy works in [Country]. Are you …? (SHOWCARD)【GBS】

Very satisfied ........................................................... 1 Fairly satisfied .......................................................... 2 Not very satisfied ..................................................... 3 Not at all satisfied .................................................... 4 [Do not read]Can’t choose ..................................... 8 [Do not read]Decline to answer .............................. 9

93. In your opinion how much of a democracy is [Country Name] ? (Read out options. Only one option to be chosen.) 【GBS】

A full democracy ...................................................... 1 A democracy, but with minor problems .................... 2 A democracy, with major problems .......................... 3 Not a democracy ...................................................... 4 [Do not read]Don’t understand question ................ 7 [Do not read]Can’t choose ..................................... 8 [Do not read]Decline to answer .............................. 9

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94-97. Here is a scale: 1 means completely undemocratic and 10 means completely democratic. (SHOWCARD) (Do not read: Do not understand the question, Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

Completely Completely Undemocratic Democratic

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Do not understand the question=97 Can’t choose=98 Decline to answer=99

94. Where would you place our country under the present government? 【GBS】

Completely Completely Undemocratic Democratic

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

95. Where would you place our country ten years ago? 【GBS】

Completely Completely Undemocratic Democratic

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

96. Where would you expect our country to be ten years from now? 【GBS】(REVISED)

Completely Completely Undemocratic Democratic

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

97. Here is a similar scale of 1 to 10 measuring the extent to which people think democracy is suitable for our country. If “1” means

that democracy is completely unsuitable for [name of country] today and “10” means that it is completely suitable, where would you place our country today?

Democracy Democracy is completely is perfectly unsuitable suitable

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

98. How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the [name of

president, etc. ruling current] government? Are you …? (SHOWCARD) 【GBS】

Very satisfied ......................................................... 1 Somewhat satisfied ............................................... 2 Somewhat dissatisfied ........................................... 3 Very dissatisfied .................................................... 4 [Do not read]Can’t choose ................................... 8 [Do not read]Decline to answer ............................ 9

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N. MOST IMPORTANT PROBLEMS

99. In your opinion, what are the most important problems facing this country that government should address? [Do not read options. Code from responses. Accept up to one answer [Country team could collect more than one answer and add extra response categories to fit the local context.] (REVISED. Add the second and third as optional) [Record Verbatim Answers and Then Use the Codes Below]

99. First Response: ____________________________ 【GBS】

99a. Second Response: _________________________ 【GBS】<Optional>

99b. Third Response: ____________________________ 【GBS】<Optional>

Economics

Management of the economy 1

Wages, incomes and salaries 2

Unemployment 3

Poverty/destitution 4

Rates and Taxes 5

Loans / credit 6

Food / Agriculture

Farming/agriculture 7

Food shortage/famine 8

Drought 9

Land 10

Infrastructure

Transportation 11

Communications 12

Infrastructure / roads 13

Government Services

Education 14

Housing 15

Electricity 16

Water supply 17

Orphans/street children/homeless children 18

Services (other) 19

Health

Health 20

AIDS 21

Sickness / Disease 22

Governance

Crime and Security 23

Corruption 24

Political violence 25

Political instability/political divisions/ ethnic tensions 26

Discrimination/ inequality 27

Gender issues/women’s rights 28

Democracy/political rights 29

War (international) 30

Civil war 31

Nothing/ no problems 0

Can’t choose 998

Other, Specify_____________________________________________ (Post Code)

100. How likely is it that the government will solve the most important problem you identified within the next five years? 【GBS】[Read out

options]

Very likely ............................................................. 1 Likely ..................................................................... 2 Not very likely ....................................................... 3 Not at all likely ....................................................... 4 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

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O. QUALITY OF GOVERNANCE

101-

109.

Now I am going to read to you a list of statements that describe how people often feel about the state of affairs in [country name]. Please tell me whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with each of these statements. (Do not read: Do not understand the question, Can’t choose & Decline to answer ) (SHOWCARD)

SA SWA SWD SD DU CC DA

101. People have the power to change a government they don’t like.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

102. Political parties or candidates in our country have equal access to the mass media during the election period.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

103. Between elections, the people have no way of holding the government responsible for its actions.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

104. When government leaders break the laws, there is nothing the court can do. 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

105. All citizens from different ethnic communities in [Country X] are treated equally by the government.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

106. Rich and poor people are treated equally by the government. 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

107. People have basic necessities like food, clothes, and shelter. 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

108. People are free to speak what they think without fear. 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

109. People can join any organization they like without fear. 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

110. Do officials who commit crimes go unpunished? (SHOWCARD)

Always .................................................................. 1 Most of the time .................................................... 2 Sometimes ............................................................ 3 Rarely ................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Don’t understand the question ...... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

111. How often do government officials withhold important information from the public view? (SHOWCARD)

Always .................................................................. 1 Most of the time .................................................... 2 Sometimes ............................................................ 3 Rarely ................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Don’t understand the question ...... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

112. How often do you think government leaders break the law or abuse their power? (SHOWCARD)

Always .................................................................. 1 Most of the time .................................................... 2 Sometimes ............................................................ 3 Rarely ................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Don’t understand the question ...... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

113. How often do you think our elections offer the voters a real choice between different parties/candidates? (SHOWCARD)

Always .................................................................. 1 Most of the time .................................................... 2 Sometimes ............................................................ 3 Rarely ................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Don’t understand the question ...... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

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114. To what extent is the legislature capable of keeping government

leaders in check? (SHOWCARD)

Very capable ......................................................... 1 Capable ................................................................ 2 Not capable ........................................................... 3 Not at all capable .................................................. 4 [Do not read] Don’t understand the question ...... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

115. How well do you think the government responds to what people want? (SHOWCARD)

Very responsive .................................................... 1 Largely responsive ................................................ 2 Not very responsive .............................................. 3 Not responsive at all ............................................. 4 [Do not read] Don’t understand the question ...... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

116. How much do you feel that having elections makes the government pay attention to what the people think? (SHOWCARD)

A good deal ........................................................... 1 Quite a lot ............................................................. 2 Not much .............................................................. 3 Not at all ................................................................ 4 [Do not read] Don’t understand the question ...... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

117. How widespread do you think corruption and bribe-taking are in your local/municipal government? Would you say …? (SHOWCARD)【GBS】

Hardly anyone is involved ..................................... 1 Not a lot of officials are corrupt ............................. 2 Most officials are corrupt ....................................... 3 Almost everyone is corrupt ................................... 4 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

118. How widespread do you think corruption and bribe-taking are in the national government [in capital city]? Would you say …? (SHOWCARD)【GBS】

Hardly anyone is involved ..................................... 1 Not a lot of officials are corrupt ............................. 2 Most officials are corrupt ....................................... 3 Almost everyone is corrupt ................................. 4 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................... 9

119. In your opinion, is the government working to crack down on corruption and root out bribery? It is doing its best .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 It is doing something ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 It is not doing much ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Doing nothing ................................................................................................................................................................ 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question ............................................................................................................ 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ......................................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .................................................................................................................................. 9

120. Have you or anyone you know personally witnessed an act of corruption or bribe-taking by a politician or government official in the past year? IF WITNESSED: Did you personally witness it or were you told about it by a family member or friend who personally witnessed?【GBS】

Witnessed (ALLOW MULTIPLE RESPONSE) ............................................................................................................. 1 Personally witnessed .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Told about it by a family member who personally witnessed ........................................................................................ 3 Told about it by a friend who personally witnessed ...................................................................................................... 4 Personally never witnessed .......................................................................................................................................... 5 No one I know has personally witnessed ...................................................................................................................... 6 [Do not read] Do not understand the question ............................................................................................................ 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ......................................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .................................................................................................................................. 9

NOTE: DO NOT ACCEPT BEING TOLD ABOUT IT BY SOMEONE WHO LEARNED ABOUT AN ACT OF CORRUPTION THROUGH OTHERS OR MASS MEDIA.

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P. REGIME EVALUATION

121-124. Remember the scale that we used before: 1 means completely undemocratic and 10 means completely democratic.(SHOWCARD) (Do not read: Do not understand the question, Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

Completely Completely Undemocratic Democratic

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Do not understand the question=97 Can’t choose=98 Decline to answer=99

121. Where would you place China today on this scale? 【GBS】

Completely Completely Undemocratic Democratic

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

122. Where would you place the United States today on this scale? 【GBS】

Completely Completely Undemocratic Democratic

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

123. Where would you place Japan today on this scale?

Completely Completely Undemocratic Democratic

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

124. Where would you place India today on this scale?

Completely Completely Undemocratic Democratic

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Q. DEMOCRATIC LEGITIMACY AND PREFERENCE FOR DEMOCRACY

125. Which of the following statements comes closest to your own opinion? 【GBS】(SHOWCARD) Democracy is always preferable to any other kind of government ...................................................................... 1 Under some circumstances, an authoritarian government can be preferable to a democratic one ..................... 2 For people like me, it does not matter whether we have a democratic or a nondemocratic regime .................... 3 [Do not read] Do not understand the question ................................................................................................... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................................................................................................................ 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ......................................................................................................................... 9

126. Which of the following statements comes closer to your own view? (SHOWCARD) Democracy is capable of solving the problems of our society ............................................................................. 1 Democracy cannot solve our society’s problems ................................................................................................. 2 [Do not read] Do not understand the question ................................................................................................... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................................................................................................................ 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ......................................................................................................................... 9

127. If you had to choose between democracy and economic development, which would you say is more important? (SHOWCARD) Economic development is definitely more important ........................................................................................... 1 Economic development is somewhat more important ......................................................................................... 2 Democracy is somewhat more important ............................................................................................................ 3 Democracy is definitely more important ............................................................................................................... 4 [Do not read]They are both equally important ............................................................................................... 5 [Do not read] Do not understand the question ................................................................................................... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................................................................................................................ 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ......................................................................................................................... 9

128. If you had to choose between reducing economic inequality and protecting political freedom, which would you say is more important? (SHOWCARD)

Reducing economic inequality is definitely more important ................................................................................. 1 Reducing economic inequality is somewhat more important ............................................................................... 2 Protecting political freedom is somewhat more important ................................................................................... 3 Protecting political freedom is definitely more important ..................................................................................... 4 [Do not read] They are both equally important ................................................................................................... 5 [Do not read] Do not understand the question ................................................................................................... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ................................................................................................................................ 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ......................................................................................................................... 9

129. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Democracy may have its problems, but it is still the best form of government.” (SHOWCARD)

Strongly agree ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Agree ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Disagree .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Strongly disagree ............................................................................................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question ..................................................................................................... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................................................................................................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer .......................................................................................................................... 9

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R. AGREEMENT/DISAGREEMENT WITH SPECIFIC STATEMENTS

130-133.

There are many ways to govern a country. Would you disapprove or approve of the following alternatives? For each statement, would you say you strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly disapprove? (SHOWCARD) (Do not read: Do not understand the question, Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

DEMOCRATIC LEGITIMACY AND PREFERENCE FOR DEMOCRACY

SA SWA SWD SD DU CC DA

130. We should get rid of parliament and elections and have a strong leader decide things.【GBS】

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

131. Only one political party should be allowed to stand for election and hold office. 【GBS】

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

132. The army (military) should come in to govern the country.【GBS】

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

133. We should get rid of elections and parliaments and have experts make decisions on behalf of the people. 【GBS】

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

134-138.

I have here some statements. For each statement, would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree? (SHOWCARD) (Do not read: Do not understand the question, Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT AND POLITICAL SUPPORT SA SWA SWD SD DU CC DA

134. I think I have the ability to participate in politics. 1 2 3 4 7 8 9

135. Sometimes politics and government seems so complicated that a person like me can’t really understand what is going on.【GBS】

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

136. People like me don’t have any influence over what the government does.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

137. You can generally trust the people who run our government to do what is right. 【GBS】

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

138. A citizen should always remain loyal only to his country, no matter how imperfect it is or what wrong it has done.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

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S. AGREEMENT/DISAGREEMENT WITH SPECIFIC STATEMENTS (cont’d)

139-149.

I have here other statements. For each statement, would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree? (SHOWCARD) (Do not read: Do not understand the question, Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

AUTHORITARIAN/DEMOCRATIC VALUES SA SWA SWD SD DU CC DA

139. Women should not be involved in politics as much as men. (REVISED: Change question order)

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

140. The government should consult religious authorities when interpreting the laws. (REVISED: Change question order)

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

141. People with little or no education should have as much say in politics as highly-educated people.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

142. Government leaders are like the head of a family; we should all follow their decisions.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

143. The government should decide whether certain ideas should be allowed to be discussed in society.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

144. Harmony of the community will be disrupted if people organize lots of groups.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

145. When judges decide important cases, they should accept the view of the executive branch.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

146. If the government is constantly checked [i.e. monitored and supervised] by the legislature, it cannot possibly accomplish great things.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

147. If we have political leaders who are morally upright, we can let them decide everything.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

148. If people have too many different ways of thinking, society will be chaotic.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

149. When the country is facing a difficult situation, it is ok for the government to disregard the law in order to deal with the situation.

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

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T. GLOBALIZATION

150. How closely do you follow major events in foreign countries / the world?

Very closely ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 Somewhat closely ............................................................................................................................................... 2 Not too closely .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Very little ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Not at all ............................................................................................................................................................. 5 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ........................................................................................................................ 9

151. Our country should defend our way of life instead of becoming more and more like other countries. Strongly agree .................................................................................................................................................... 1 Somewhat agree ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Somewhat disagree ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Strongly disagree ................................................................................................................................................ 4 [Do not read] Don’t understand the question .................................................................................................... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ........................................................................................................................ 9

152. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “We should protect our farmers and workers by limiting the import of foreign goods.”

Strongly agree .................................................................................................................................................... 1 Agree .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Disagree ............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Strongly disagree ................................................................................................................................................ 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question .................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ........................................................................................................................ 9

153. Do you think the government should increase or decrease the inflow of foreign immigrants into the country? (NEW) <OPTIONAL>

The government should increase the inflow of immigrants.................................................................................1 The government should maintain the current inflow of immigrants .................................................................... 2 The government should reduce the inflow of immigrant ..................................................................................... 3 The government should not allow any more immigrants .................................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question .................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ........................................................................................................................ 9

154. There are two statements: (1) Protecting the environment should be given priority, even if it causes slower economic growth and some loss

of jobs; and (2) Creating jobs should be the top priority, even if the environment suffers to some extent. Which of these statements comes closer to your view? (NEW)

Protecting the environment should be given priority, even if it causes slower economic growth and some loss of jobs……..… 1 Economic growth and creating jobs should be the top priority, even if the environment suffers to some extent………..………. 2 [Do not read] Do not understand the question……………………………………………………………………………………….….7 [Do not read] Can’t choose……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9

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U. REDISTRIBUTION

155. How fair do you think income distribution is in (country)? (NEW) Very fair .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Fair ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Unfair ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Very unfair .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question.................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ....................................................................................................................... 9

156. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “It is the responsibility of the government to reduce the differences between people with high income and those with low incomes.” (NEW)

Strongly agree .................................................................................................................................................... 1 Agree ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Disagree ............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Strongly disagree ............................................................................................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question.................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ....................................................................................................................... 9

157. How concerned are you about the loss of your or your family's major source of income within the next 12 months? (NEW) Not at all ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 A little bit ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 Quite a bit ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 Very concerned .................................................................................................................................................. 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question.................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ....................................................................................................................... 9

158. The following is a hypothetical question: If you were unfortunate enough to lose your main source of income, how serious would it be for you and your family? (NEW)

It would be serious, and we would have difficulty coping ................................................................................... 1 It would be serious, but we could deal with it ..................................................................................................... 2 We could manage just fine ................................................................................................................................. 3 [Do not read] Do not understand the question.................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ....................................................................................................................... 9

159. Considering all the effort that you and your family members have made in the past, do you think the income that your family currently receives is fair or not fair?(NEW)

Very fair .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Fair ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Unfair ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Very unfair .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Hard to say ................................................................................................................................. 5 [Do not read] Do not understand the question.................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ....................................................................................................................... 9

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160. As compared to my parent's generation, my generation has more or fewer opportunities to improve one's standard of living or social status? (SHOWCARD) (NEW)

Substantially more opportunities ........................................................................................................................ .1 More opportunities ............................................................................................................................................. .2 About the same .................................................................................................................................................. .3 Fewer opportunities ........................................................................................................................................... .4 Substantially fewer opportunities ....................................................................................................................... .5 [Do not read] Do not understand the question.................................................................................................. .7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... .8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ....................................................................................................................... .9

V. CITIZENSHIP

161. How proud are you to be a citizen of (COUNTRY)? Are you?【GBS】

Very proud ........................................................... 1 Somewhat proud ................................................. 2 Not very proud ....................................................... 3 Not proud at all ...................................................... 4 [Do not read] Don’t understand the question ....... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer........................... 9

162. Given the chance, how willing would you be to go and live in another country?

Very willing ............................................................ 1 Willing .................................................................... 2 Not willing .............................................................. 3 Not willing at all...................................................... 4 [Do not read] Don’t understand the question ....... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose .................................. 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer........................... 9

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W. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

163. Which country has the most influence in Asia? China .................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Japan ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 India ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 United States ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Other [please name] ........................................................................................................................................ 5 [Do not read] Do not understand the question .................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ....................................................................................................................... 9

164. Does the United States do more good or harm to the region? (NEW) Much more good than harm ............................................................................................................................... 1 Somewhat more good than harm ....................................................................................................................... 2 Somewhat more harm than good ....................................................................................................................... 3 Much more harm than good ............................................................................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question .................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ....................................................................................................................... 9

165. Does China do more good or harm to the region? (NEW) Much more good than harm ............................................................................................................................... 1 Somewhat more good than harm ....................................................................................................................... 2 Somewhat more harm than good ....................................................................................................................... 3 Much more harm than good ............................................................................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question .................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ....................................................................................................................... 9

166. In ten years, which country will have the most influence in Asia?

China .................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Japan ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 India ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 United States ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Other [please name] ........................................................................................................................................ 5 [Do not read] Do not understand the question .................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ....................................................................................................................... 9

167. Which country should be a model for our own country’s future development?

United States ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 China .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 India .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Japan .................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Singapore ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 Other [please name] ........................................................................................................................................... 6 We should follow our country’s own model ......................................................................................................... 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ........................................................................................................................ 9 [Do not read] Do not understand the question .................................................................................................. 0

168. How much influence does China have on our country? A great deal of influence ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Some influence ................................................................................................................................................... 2 Not much influence ............................................................................................................................................. 3 No influence at all ............................................................................................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question .................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ........................................................................................................................ 9

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169 General speaking, the influence China has on our country is? Very positive ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 Positive ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 Somewhat positive ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Somewhat negative ............................................................................................................................................ 4 native .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Very negative ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 [Do not read] Do not understand the question .................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ........................................................................................................................ 9

170. How much influence does the United States have on our country? (NEW)

A great deal of influence ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Some influence ................................................................................................................................................... 2 Not much influence ............................................................................................................................................. 3 No influence at all ............................................................................................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question .................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ........................................................................................................................ 9

171. General speaking, the influence the United States has on our country is? (NEW)

Very positive ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 Positive ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 Somewhat positive ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Somewhat negative ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Negative ............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Very negative ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 [Do not read] Do not understand the question .................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ........................................................................................................................ 9

172. How close do you feel to ASEAN? (ASEAN countries only) (NEW)?

Very close ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Close .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Not very close ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Not close at all .................................................................................................................................................... 4 [Do not read] Do not understand the question .................................................................................................. 7 [Do not read] Can’t choose ............................................................................................................................... 8 [Do not read] Decline to answer ........................................................................................................................ 9

THANK YOU VERY MUCH - GO TO SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND SECTION

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X. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND

VARIABLES

SE1 COUNTRY CODE

Japan 01

Hong Kong 02

Taiwan 03

Korea 04

Thailand 05

Philippines 06

Mainland China 07

Mongolia 08

Indonesia 09

Singapore 10

Vietnam 11

Cambodia 12

Malaysia 13

Myanmar (NEW) 14

SE2 GENDER

Male 1

Female 2

SE3 BIRTH YEAR & ACTUAL AGE

Use Year of Birth. Then convert to actual age.

[Lower limit: the voting age. No upper limit.]

SE4 MARITAL STATUS

What is your marital status?

Single/Never married 1

Married 2

Living-in as married 3

Widowed 4

Separated/Married but separated/ not living

with legal spouse 5

Divorced 6

[Do not read]Decline to answer 9

SE5 EDUCATION

What is your highest level of education?

No formal education 01

Incomplete primary/elementary 02

Complete primary/elementary 03

Incomplete secondary/high school:

technical/vocational type 04

Complete secondary/high school:

technical/vocational type 05

Incomplete secondary/high school 06

Complete secondary/high school 07

Some university education 08

University education completed 09

Post-graduate degree 10

SE5a How many years of formal education

you have received?

(EXCLUDE Kindergarten)

(2-digit code)

SE6 RELIGION <country specific grid>

What is your religion? ____ (open-ended, pre-coded) Country

teams can devise more refined two-digit codes for specific

denominations or country-specific religions under the generic

decimal code. For example, 71~73

Roman Catholic 10

Protestant 20

Jews 30

Islam 40

Shia 41

Sunni 42

Hindu 50

Buddhist 60

Other Asian religions 70

Sikhism 71

Iglesia Ni Cristo 72

Aglipayan 73

Born Again 74

Other, specify _____________ ( )

NONE 99

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SE7 RELIGIOSITY

About how often do you practice religious services or rituals these

days? (SHOWCARD)

Several times a day 01

Once a day 02

Several times a week 03

Once a week 04

Once a month 05

Only during festivals (or several times a year) 06

Less often 07

Practically never 08

[Do not read] Decline to answer 99

[Note: Focusing on voluntary religious activities.]

SE7a Would you describe yourself as very religious, moderately

religious, lightly religious, not religious at all?

[Ask this question regardless how one answers SE7.]

Very religious 1

Moderately religious 2

Lightly religious 3

Not religious at all 4

[Do not read] Decline to answer 9

SE8 SIZE OF HOUSEHOLD

SE8a How many people live in this household?

(Code EXACT no. of people)

SE8b How many generations of family members live in this

household?

One generation 1

Two generations 2

Three generations 3

Mote than three generations 4

ACTUAL COUNT

(INCLUDE servants, transients/boarders)

ACTUAL COUNT

(EXCLUDE servants, transients/boarders)

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SE9. MAIN OCCUPATION (RESPONDENT)

Are you currently employed? □1.Employed【Continue to SE9a】 □2. Not employed【Skip to SE9d】

SE9a. Are you currently self-employed (including business owners), working in a family business, or working for an outside employer?

□1. Self-employed or business owner □2. Working in family business ─【Continue to SE9b】

□3. Working for an outside employer ─【Skip to SE9c】

SE9b. How many people does your business employ?

□1.No employees □ 2. 1-9 employees □ 3. 10+ employees

SE9c. What is your job title and job description? (open-ended)(Interviewer please ask in detail)

__________________(Please record according to the appendix A <The code number of ISCO>)【Skip to SE10】

SE9d. Are you currently seeking employment?

□1.Yes (Currently unemployed but seeking work) □2.No (Not currently employed and not seeking work)

□3.Never employed

SE9e. What is your current status?

□01. Homemaker □02. Student □03. Retired

□04. Person with disabilities □05. Unemployed □06. Other _________

SE10. MAIN OCCUPATION (CHIEF WAGE EARNER) <Optional>

Are you the main earner in your household? □1.Yes【Skip to SE11】 □2. No【Continue to SE10_1】

SE10_1. Is the main earner in your household currently employed?

□1.Employed【Continue to SE10a】 □2. Not employed【Skip to SE10d】

SE10a. Is he or she currently self-employed (including business owners), working in a family business, or working for an outside employer?

□1. Self-employed or business owner □2. Working in family business ─【Continue to SE10b】

□3. Working for an outside employer ─【Skip to SE10c 】

SE10b. How many people do his or her business employ?

□1.No employees □ 2. 1-9 employees □ 3. 10+ employees

SE10c. What is his or her job title and job description? (open-ended)(Interviewer please ask in detail)

__________________(Please record according to the appendix A <The code number of ISCO>)【Skip to SE11】

SE10d. Is he or she currently seeking employment?

□1.Yes (Currently unemployed but seeking work) □2.No (Not currently employed and not seeking work)

□3.Never employed

SE10e. What is his or her current status?

□01. Homemaker □02. Student □03. Retired

□04. Person with disabilities □05. Unemployed □06. Other _________

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SE11 LANGUAGE

What language do you speak the most in the home?

Only local language 1

Mostly local language 2

A mixture of local and official language 3

Mostly official language 4

Only official language 5

SE11a Racial or Ethnic Background (NEW)

What's your racial (ethnic) background? Response categories to be designed by local teams (Note: If the respondent is born to a mixed family, we ask the father's side.)

SE12 SUBJECTIVE SOCIAL STATUS

People sometimes think of the social status of their families in terms of being high or low.

Imagine a ladder with 10 steps. At step one stand the lowest status and step 10 stand the highest. Where would you place your family on the

following scale? (SHOWCARD)

Highest status 10

Lowest status 01

[Do not read] Can’t choose 98

[Do not read] Decline to answer 99

Lowest Highest

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Do not understand the question=97 Can’t choose=98 Decline to answer=99

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SE13 SOCIAL MOBILITY

SE13a-SE13c. Imagine a staircase with 10 steps where the poorest people are on the first step and the richest on the tenth step. (SHOWCARD) (NEW) (Do not read: Do not understand the question, Can’t choose & Decline to answer)

SE13a Where would you put yourself on this staircase? (NEW)

Poorest Richest

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Do not understand the question=97 Can’t choose=98 Decline to answer=99

SE13b Where would you put your parents on this staircase? (NEW)

Poorest Richest

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Do not understand the question=97 Can’t choose=98 Decline to answer=99

SE13c Where do you think your children will be on this staircase? (NEW)

Poorest Richest

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Do not understand the question=97 Can’t choose=98 Decline to answer=99

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SE14 ANNUAL OR MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME [REVISED, using quintiles]

Here is a scale of household [fill in “annual” or “monthly”] incomes. We would like to know in what group your household on average is, counting all

wages, salaries, pensions, dividends and other incomes that come in before taxes and other deduction. Just give the letter of the group your

household falls into. (SHOWCARD)

[Country teams are required to use quintiles based on official household income statistics. If country team wants to get exact figures from

respondents, it should convert them back to quintiles in the end.]

The Fifth Quintile, i.e, Lowest 20% (Less than P 5,500) 1

The Fourth Quintile 20% (P 5,501 to P 10,000) 2

The Third Quintile (P 10,001 to P 20,000) 3

The Second Quintile (P 20,001 to P 40,000) 4

The First Quintile, i.e.,Top 20% (P 40,001 and above) 5

[Do not read] Decline to answer 9

SE14a Does the total income of your household allow you to satisfactorily cover your needs? I will read out few statements about your income.

Please tell me, which of the following statement is closest to your situation?

“Our income covers the needs well, we can save.” 1

“Our income covers the needs all right, without much difficulty.” 2

“Our income does not cover the needs, there are difficulties.” 3

“Our income does not cover the needs, there are great difficulties.” 4

[Do not read] Not applicable 0

[Do not read] Do not understand the question 7

[Do not read] Decline to answer 9

SE15 Do you or your family own the following? <OPTIONAL> Yes No

a. Car/Jeep/Van (record exact number) ___ 1 2 b. Tractor 1 2 c. Color or B/W Television 1 2 d. Cable Television 1 2 e. Scooter/ Motorcycle / Moped 1 2 f. Telephone 1 2 g. Mobile Telephone 1 2 h. Electric fan/cooler 1 2

i. Bicycle 1 2 j. Radio/transistor 1 2 k. Pumping set 1 2 l. Fridge 1 2 m. Camera 1 2 n. Goats/Sheep (Record exact number) ___ 1 2 o. Cows/Buffalo (Record exact number) ___ 1 2

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Interview Record [To be filled in by interviewers only.] IR1. Interviewer’s number |___|___|___| (a three-digit code) IR2. Is this the first questionnaire you have completed?

Yes ...................................... 1 No ........................................ 2

IR2a. Interviewer’s gender

Male .................................... 1 Female ................................ 2

IR2b. Interviewer’s Age |___|___| IR2c. What kind of language do you normally use at home?

[Country-specific]

Bicolano ................................................................. 01 Cebuano .............................................................. 02 English ................................................................ 03 Ilocano ................................................................. 04 Ilonggo ................................................................ 05 Tagalog ................................................................ 06 Others, specify ________________________ ..... ( )

IR3. In the interview, other than the respondent, were others

present?

Yes ...................................... 1 – GO TO IR3a No ........................................ 2 – GO TO IR4

IR3a. Who were they? (Multiple answers allowed)

Respondent’s spouse .......................................... 01 Children ............................................................... 02 Parents or parents-in-law .................................... 03 Neighbors/Passers by ………………………………04 Party/Government Official …………..……………..05 Others, specify _________________________ ... ( )

IR4. Has the respondent ever refused to be interviewed during

the whole process?

Yes. Right at the beginning of the interview. ....... 1 Yes. In the middle of the interview. ...................... 2 Yes. Towards the end of the interview. ................ 3 Never ................................................................... 4

IR5. Has the respondent ever felt impatient during the

interview?

Never ................................................................... 1 Occasionally ........................................................ 2 Sometimes .......................................................... 3 Always ................................................................. 4

IR6. How cooperative was the respondent during the interview?

IR7. How sincere was the respondent when answering sensitive

questions?

Highly cooperative ............................................... 1 Fairly cooperative ................................................ 2 Not very cooperative ........................................... 3 Highly sincerely…………………………..…………1 Fairly sincere…………………………………….….2 Not very sincere………………..………..………….3

IR8. What proportion of the questions do you feel the respondent had difficulty answering?

All…………………………………………….………1 Most………………………………………….………2 Some………………………………………….….….3 Few………………..…………….………….……….4 None…………………………….………….……….0

IR9. Date of Interview: 2 0 1

Month Date Year IR10. Language in which interview was conducted :

Native language or dialect (mother tongue) of the respondent…………………………………………………………..…….. 1 The main language of the country but not the native language or dialect (mother tongue) of the respondent……………..2

The main language of the region/localities but not the native language or dialect (mother tongue) of the respondent…...3 IR10a. Was the interview conducted with the assistance of an

interpreter?

Yes ...................................... 1 No ........................................ 2

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IR11. Based on your observation, (or inquiry if necessary … ) IR11a. What is the condition of the road leading to interviewee’s residence?

Wide enough for car and paved with asphalt, cement or man-made materials ......................... 1 Not wide enough for car, but paved with asphalt, cement or man-made materials ................... 2 Paved with stone ........................................................................................................................ 3 Unpaved/dirt road ...................................................................................................................... 4 Muddy ........................................................................................................................................ 5

IR11b. Please identify the main source of drinking water in the household?

Tap water inside the house ………….. 1 Shared tap water in the public place …. 2 Handbump for groundwater ……………. 3 Shared handbump for groundwater …….4 From river, pound or lake ………………..5

IR11c. Is electricity the main source of lighting in the house?

Yes ................ 1 No .................. 2

IR11d. Is this neighborhood covered by mobile phone network (signals)? [NEW]

Yes ................ 1 No .................. 2 Don’t Know .... 3

IR11e. In terms of walking distance, how far is it between the nearest public transportation stop (bus, train, ferry, tram, etc.) and the

respondent’s house?

Less than 10 minutes by walking ………1 Less than 20 minutes ……………………2 Less than 40 minutes ……………………3 Less than an hour ………………………..4 Less than two hours ……………………..5 Less than three hours ……………………6 Less than four hours ……………………..7 More than fours hours ……………………8

IR12. Were the following services present within the neighborhood (i.e., within walking or easy driving distance)

IR12a. Estimate the distance of these services by : Walking…………………………………………………………………………………….1

Easy driving……………………………………………………………………………….2

Yes No Can't determine

A. Post-office 1 0 9

B. School 1 0 9

C. Police station 1 0 9

D. Sewerage system that most houses could access 1 0 9

E. Health clinic 1 0 9

F. Signal for cellular phone 1 0 9

G. Recreational facilities, e.g., a sports field 1 0 9

H. Any churches, mosques, temples or other public places of worship 1 0 9

I. Any town halls or community buildings that can be used for meetings 1 0 9

K. Market stalls (selling groceries and/or clothing) 1 0 9

IR13. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Which of the following levels within the country the respondent live?

Capital or Megacity (1 million population plus)……………………………………………..1

Regional center or Other major cities (100,000 plus)……………………………………...2

Small city or town (less than 100,000 people)………………………………………………3

Village or countryside………………………………………………………………………….4

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International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) Goldthorpe Scale

value Description value Description

1000 LEGISLATORS, SENIOR OFFICIALS & MANAGERS 1 I

1100 LEGISLATORS & SENIOR OFFICIALS 1 I

1110 LEGISLATORS [incl. Member of Parliament, Member of Local Council] 1 I

1120 SENIOR [NATIONAL] GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS [incl. Minister, Ambassador] 1 I

1130 [SENIOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS] [incl. Local Government Senior Officials, Mayor] 2 II

1140 SENIOR OFFICIALS SPECIAL-INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS 2 II

1141 Senior officials political-party organizations [incl. Politician] 2 II

1142 Senior officials economic-interest organizations [incl. Union Leader, Director Employers’ Organization] 2 II

1143 Senior officials special-interest organizations [incl. Lodge Official, Official Red Cross] 2 II

1200 CORPORATE MANAGERS [LARGE ENTERPRISES] 1 I

1210 [LARGE ENTERPRISES] DIRECTORS & CHIEF EXECUTIVES [incl. CEO, Large Business Owner 251 employees] 1 I

1220 [LARGE ENTERPRISE OPERATION] DEPARTMENT MANAGERS [incl. Manager in establishment with 251 employees] 1 I

1221 Production department managers agriculture & fishing 11 VIII

1222 Production department managers manufacturing [incl. Factory Manager nfs] 1 I

1223 Production department managers construction 1 I

1224 Production department managers wholesale & retail trade [incl. Floor Manager] 1 I

1225 Production department managers restaurants & hotels 1 I

1226 Production department managers transportation, storage & communications [incl. Postmaster, Stationmaster] 1 I

1227 Production department managers business services [incl. Banker, Bank Manager] 1 I

1228 Production department managers personal care, cleaning, etc. 1 I

1229 Production department managers nec [incl. Impresario, Film Producer, College Dean, School Principal] 1 I

1230 [LARGE ENTERPRISES] OTHER DEPARTMENT MANAGERS 1 I

1231 Finance & administration department managers [incl. Company Secretary] 1 I

1232 Personnel & industrial relations department managers 1 I

1233 Sales & marketing department managers 1 I

1234 Advertising & public relations department managers 1 I

1235 Supply & distribution department managers 1 I

1236 Computing services department managers 1 I

1237 Research & development department managers 1 I

1239 Other department managers nec 1 I

1240 OFFICE MANAGERS [incl. Clerical Supervisor] 2 II

1250 MILITARY OFFICERS 1 I

1251 Higher military officers [Captain and above] 1 I

1252 Lower-grade commissioned officers [incl. Army Lieutenant] 2 II

1300 [SMALL ENTERPRISE] GENERAL MANAGERS 2 II

1310 [SMALL ENTERPRISE] GENERAL MANAGERS [incl. Businessman, Trader, Manager nfs] 2 II

1311 [Small enterprise] General managers agriculture, forestry & fishing [incl. Farm Manager, Self-employed Farmer with

personnel] 11 VIII

1312 [Small enterprise] General managers manufacturing 2 II

1313 [Small enterprise] General managers construction [incl. Building Contractor] 2 II

1314 [Small enterprise] General managers wholesale & retail trade [incl. Shop Owner/Manager, Retail Owner/Manager,

Merchant] 2 II

1315 [Small enterprise] General managers restaurants & hotels [incl. Manager Camping Site, Bar Owner/Manager,

Restaurateur] 2 II

1316 [Small enterprise] General managers transp., storage & communications [incl. Owner Small Transport Company] 2 II

1317 [Small enterprise] General managers business services [incl. Manager Insurance Agency] 2 II

1318 [Small enterprise] General managers personal care, cleaning, etc.services [incl. Owner Laundry] 2 II

1319 [Small enterprise] General managers nec 2 II

2000 PROFESSIONALS 1 I

2100 PHYSICAL, MATHEMATICAL & ENGINEERING SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS 1 I

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value Description value Description

2110 PHYSICISTS, CHEMISTS & RELATED PROFESSIONALS 1 I

2111 Physicists & astronomers 1 I

2112 Meteorologists 1 I

2113 Chemists 1 I

2114 Geologists & geophysicists [incl. Geodesist] 1 I

2120 MATHEMATICIANS, STATISTICIANS, ETC. PROFESSIONALS 1 I

2121 Mathematicians, etc. professionals 1 I

2122 Statisticians [incl. Actuary] 1 I

2130 COMPUTING PROFESSIONALS 1 I

2131 Computer systems designers & analysts [incl. Software Engineer] 1 I

2132 Computer programmers 2 II

2139 Computing professionals nec 2 II

2140 ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, ETC. PROFESSIONALS 1 I

2141 Architects town & traffic planners [incl. Landscape Architect] 1 I

2142 Civil engineers [incl. Construction Engineer] 1 I

2143 Electrical engineers 1 I

2144 Electronics & telecommunications engineers 1 I

2145 Mechanical engineers 1 I

2146 Chemical engineers 1 I

2147 Mining engineers, metallurgists, etc. professionals 1 I

2148 Cartographers & surveyors 2 II

2149 Architects, engineers, etc. professionals nec [incl. Consultant] 1 I

2200 LIFE SCIENCE & HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 1 I

2210 LIFE SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS 1 I

2211 Biologists, botanists, zoologists, etc. professionals 1 I

2212 Pharmacologists, pathologists, etc. professionals [incl. Biochemist] 1 I

2213 Agronomists, etc. professionals 1 I

2220 HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (EXCEPT NURSING) 1 I

2221 Medical doctors 1 I

2222 Dentists 1 I

2223 Veterinarians 1 I

2224 Pharmacists 1 I

2229 Health professionals except nursing nec 1 I

2230 NURSING & MIDWIFERY PROFESSIONALS [incl. Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives, Nurse nfs] 2 II

2300 TEACHING PROFESSIONALS 2 II

2310 HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS [incl. University Professor] 1 I

2320 SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS 2 II

2321 [Secondary teachers, academic track] [incl. Middle-School Teacher] 2 II

2322 [Secondary teachers, vocational track] [incl. Vocational Instructor] 2 II

2330 PRIMARY & PRE-PRIMARY EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS 2 II

2331 Primary education teaching professionals 2 II

2332 Pre-primary education teaching professionals [incl. Kindergarten Teacher] 2 II

2340 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS [incl. Remedial Teacher, Teacher of the Blind] 2 II

2350 OTHER TEACHING PROFESSIONALS 1 I

2351 Education methods specialists [incl. Curricula Developer] 1 I

2352 School inspectors 1 I

2359 Other teaching professionals nec 2 II

2400 OTHER PROFESSIONALS [incl. Professional nfs, Administrative Professional] 1 I

2410 BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS 2 II

2411 Accountants [incl. Auditor] 1 I

2412 Personnel & careers professionals [incl. Job Analyst, Student Counselor] 2 II

2419 Business professionals nec [incl. Publicity Agent, Patent Agent, Home Economist, Market Researcher] 2 II

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value Description value Description

2420 LEGAL PROFESSIONALS 1 I

2421 Lawyers 1 I

2422 Judges 1 I

2429 Legal professionals nec [incl. Notary, Notary Public] 1 I

2430 ARCHIVISTS, LIBRARIANS, ETC. INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS 2 II

2431 Archivists & curators 2 II

2432 Librarians, etc. information professionals [incl. Documentalist, Health Records Technician] 2 II

2440 SOCIAL SCIENCE, ETC. PROFESSIONALS 1 I

2441 Economists 1 I

2442 Sociologists, anthropologists, etc. professionals 1 I

2443 Philosophers, historians & political scientists 1 I

2444 Philologists, translators & interpreters 2 II

2445 Psychologists 1 I

2446 Social work professionals [incl. Welfare Worker] 2 II

2450 WRITERS & CREATIVE OR PERFORMING ARTISTS 2 II

2451 Authors, journalists & other writers [incl. Editor, Technical Writer] 2 II

2452 Sculptors, painters, etc. artists 2 II

2453 Composers, musicians & singers 2 II

2454 Choreographers & dancers 2 II

2455 Film, stage, etc. actors & directors 2 II

2460 RELIGIOUS PROFESSIONALS [incl. Priest, Chaplain, Theologian, Professional Nun] 2 II

3000 TECHNICIANS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS 2 II

3100 PHYSICAL & ENGINEERING SCIENCE ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS 2 II

3110 PHYSICAL & ENGINEERING SCIENCE TECHNICIANS 2 II

3111 Chemical & physical science technicians 2 II

3112 Civil engineering technicians 2 II

3113 Electrical engineering technicians 2 II

3114 Electronics & telecommunications engineering technicians 2 II

3115 Mechanical engineering technicians 2 II

3116 Chemical engineering technicians 2 II

3117 Mining & metallurgical technicians 2 II

3118 Draftspersons [incl. Technical Illustrator] 2 II

3119 Physical & engineering science technicians nec [incl. Quantity Surveyor] 2 II

3120 COMPUTER ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS 2 II

3121 Computer assistants [incl. Assistant Users’ Services] 2 II

3122 Computer equipment operators[incl. Computer Printer Equipment Operator] 2 II

3123 Industrial robot controllers 2 II

3130 OPTICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 2 II

3131 Photographers & electronic equipment operators [incl. Cameraman, Sound Mixer] 2 II

3132 Broadcasting & telecommunications equipment operators 2 II

3133 Medical equipment operators [incl. X-ray Technician] 2 II

3139 Optical & electronic equipment operators nec [incl. Cinema Projectionist, Telegrapher] 2 II

3140 SHIP & AIRCRAFT CONTROLLERS & TECHNICIANS 2 II

3141 Ships engineers 2 II

3142 Ships deck officers & pilots [incl. River Boat Captain] 2 II

3143 Aircraft pilots, etc. associate professionals 1 I

3144 Air traffic controllers 1 I

3145 Air traffic safety technicians 2 II

3150 SAFETY & QUALITY INSPECTORS 2 II

3151 Building & fire inspectors 2 II

3152 Safety, health & quality inspectors [incl. Occupational Safety Inspector, Inspector nfs] 2 II

3200 LIFE SCIENCE & HEALTH ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS 2 II

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value Description value Description

3210 LIFE SCIENCE TECHNICIANS, ETC. ASSOCIATE PROFES SIONALS 2 II

3211 Life science technicians [incl. Medical Laboratory Assistant, Medical Technician nfs, Physicaland Life Science Technician,

Technician nfs, Taxidermist] 2 II

3212 Agronomy & forestry technicians 2 II

3213 Farming & forestry advisers 2 II

3220 MODERN HEALTH ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS EXCEPT NURSING 2 II

3221 Medical assistants 2 II

3222 Sanitarians 2 II

3223 Dieticians & nutritionists 2 II

3224 Optometrists & opticians [incl. Dispensing Optician] 2 II

3225 Dental assistants [incl. Oral Hygienist] 2 II

3226 Physiotherapsits, etc. associate professionals [incl. Chiropractor, Masseur, Osteopath] 2 II

3227 Veterinary assistants [incl. Veterinarian Vaccinator] 2 II

3228 Pharmaceutical assistants 2 II

3229 Modern health associate professionals except nursing nec [incl. Homeopath, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist] 2 II

3230 NURSING & MIDWIFERY ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS 3 III

3231 Nursing associate professionals [incl. Trainee Nurses] 3 III

3232 Midwifery associate professionals [incl. Trainee Midwife] 3 III

3240 TRADITIONAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS & FAITH HEALERS 2 II

3241 Traditional medicine practitioners [incl. Herbalist] 2 II

3242 Faith healers 2 II

3300 TEACHING ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS 3 III

3310 PRIMARY EDUCATION TEACHING ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS [incl. Teacher’s Aid] 3 III

3320 PRE-PRIMARY EDUCATION TEACHING ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS [incl. Kindergarten Teacher’s Aid] 3 III

3330 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS 3 III

3340 OTHER TEACHING ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS 3 III

3400 OTHER ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS 2 II

3410 FINANCE & SALES ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS 2 II

3411 Securities & finance dealers & brokers 2 II

3412 Insurance representative [incl. Insurance Agent, Underwriter] 2 II

3413 [Real] estate agents [incl. Real Estate Broker] 2 II

3414 Travel consultants & organizers 2 II

3415 Technical & commercial sales representatives [incl. Traveling Salesman, Technical Salesman] 2 II

3416 Buyers 2 II

3417 Appraisers, valuers & auctioneers [incl. Claims Adjuster] 2 II

3419 Finance & sales associate professionals nec 2 II

3420 BUSINESS SERVICES AGENTS AND TRADE BROKERS 2 II

3421 Trade brokers 2 II

3422 Clearing & forwarding agents 2 II

3423 Employment agents & labor contractors 2 II

3429 Business services agents & trade brokers nec [incl. Literary Agent, Sports Promoter, Salesman Advertisements] 2 II

3430 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS 3 III

3431 Administrative secretaries, etc. associate professionals 2 II

3432 Legal, etc. business associate professionals [incl. Bailiff, Law Clerk] 2 II

3433 Bookkeepers 3 III

3434 Statistical, mathematical, etc. associate professionals 2 II

3439 Administrative associate professionals nec [incl. Management Assistant] 3 III

3440 CUSTOMS, TAX, ETC. GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS[incl. Administrative Associate Professional,

Executive Civil Servantsnfs, Public Administrator] 2 II

3441 Customs & border inspectors 2 II

3442 Government tax & excise officials 2 II

3443 Government social benefits officials 2 II

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3449 Government licensing officials 2 II

3449 Customs tax, etc. government associate professionals nec [incl. Price Inspector, Electoral Official, Middle-Rank Civil

Servant] 2 II

3450 POLICE INSPECTORS & DETECTIVES/[ARMY] 2 II

3451 Police inspectors & detectives [incl. Police Investigator, Private Detective] 2 II

3452 [Armed forces non commissioned officers] [incl. Sergeant] 7 V

3460 SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS 3 III

3470 ARTISTIC, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS 2 II

3471 Decorators & commercial designers [incl. Window Dresser, Interior Decorator, Furniture Designer, BookIllustrator,

Tattooist] 2 II

3472 Radio, television & other announcers 2 II

3473 Street nightclub, etc. musicians, singers & dancers [incl. Band Leader, Chorus Dancer, Nightclub Singer] 2 II

3474 Clowns, magicians, acrobats, etc. associate professionals [incl. Striptease Artist, Juggler] 2 II

3475 Athletes, sports persons, etc. associate professionals[incl. Trainer, Umpire] 2 II

3480 RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS [incl. Evangelist, Lay Preacher, Salvationist] 3 III

4000 CLERKS 3 III

4100 OFFICE CLERKS [incl. Clerk nfs, Government Office Clerk nfs] 3 III

4110 SECRETARIES & KEYBOARD-OPERATING CLERKS 3 III

4111 Stenographers & typists 3 III

4112 Word-processor, etc. operators [incl. Teletypist] 3 III

4113 Data-entry operators [incl. Key Puncher] 3 III

4114 Calculating-machine operators [incl. Bookkeeping Machine Operator] 3 III

4115 Secretaries 3 III

4120 NUMERICAL CLERKS 3 III

4121 Accounting & bookkeeping clerks [incl. Payroll Clerk] 3 III

4122 Statistical & finance clerks [incl. Credit Clerk] 3 III

4130 MATERIAL-RECORDING & TRANSPORT CLERKS 3 III

4131 Stock clerks [incl. Weighing Clerk, Storehouse Clerk] 3 III

4132 Production clerks [incl. Planning Clerks] 3 III

4133 Transport clerks [incl. Dispatcher, Expeditor] 3 III

4140 LIBRARY, MAIL, ETC. CLERKS 3 III

4141 Library & filing clerks 3 III

4142 Mail carriers & sorting clerks 9 VIIa

4143 Coding proofreading, etc. clerks 3 III

4144 Scribes, etc. workers [incl. Form Filling Assistance Clerk] 3 III

4190 OTHER OFFICE CLERKS [incl. Address Clerk, Timekeeper, Office Boy, Photocopy Machine Operator] 3 III

4200 CUSTOMER SERVICES CLERKS [incl. Customer Service Clerk nfs] 3 III

4210 CASHIERS, TELLERS, ETC. CLERKS 3 III

4211 Cashiers & ticket clerks [incl. Bank Cashier, Store Cashier, Toll Collector] 3 III

4212 Tellers & other counter clerks [incl. Bank Teller, Post Office Clerk] 3 III

4213 Bookmakers & croupiers 3 III

4214 Pawnbrokers & money-lenders 3 III

4215 Debt-collectors, etc. workers 3 III

4220 CLIENT INFORMATION CLERKS 3 III

4221 Travel agency, etc. clerks 3 III

4222 Receptionists & information clerks [incl. Medical Receptionist] 3 III

4223 Telephone switchboard operators [incl. Telephone Operator] 3 III

5000 SERVICE WORKERS & SHOP & MARKET SALES WORKERS 3 III

5100 PERSONAL & PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKERS 3 III

5110 TRAVEL ATTENDANTS, ETC. 3 III

5111 Travel attendants & travel stewards [incl. Airplane Steward, Airplane Purser] 3 III

5112 Transport conductors [incl. Train Conductor] 3 III

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5113 Travel, museum guides 3 III

5120 HOUSEKEEPING & RESTAURANT SERVICES WORKERS 3 III

5121 Housekeepers, etc. workers [incl. Butler, Matron, Dormitory Warden, Estate Manager, Property Manager, Building

Superintendent, Apartment Manager] 2 II

5122 Cooks 8 VI

5123 Waiters, waitresses & bartenders 9 VIIa

5130 PERSONAL CARE, ETC. WORK 9 VIIa

5131 Child-care workers [incl. Nursemaid, Governess] 3 III

5132 Institution-based personal care workers [incl. Ambulance Man, Hospital Orderly] 9 VIIa

5133 Home-based personal care workers [incl. Attendant] 3 III

5139 [Other] care, etc. workers nec [incl. Animal Feeder] 9 VIIa

5140 OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES WORKERS 8 VI

5141 Hairdressers, barbers, beauticians, etc. workers 8 VI

5142 Companions & valets [incl. Personal Maid] 9 VIIa

5143 Undertakers & embalmers [incl. Funeral Director] 8 VI

5149 Other personal services workers nec [incl. Escort, Dancing Partner, Prostitute] 9 VIIa

5150 ASTROLOGERS, FORTUNE-TELLERS, ETC. WORKERS 2 II

5151 Astrologers, etc. workers 2 II

5152 Fortune-tellers, palmists, etc. workers 2 II

5160 PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKERS 9 VIIa

5161 Firefighters 8 VI

5162 Police officers [incl. Policeman, Constable, Marshal] 8 VI

5163 Prison guards 9 VIIa

5164 [Armed forces, soldiers] [incl. Enlisted Man] 8 VI

5169 Protective services workers nec [incl. Night Guard, Bodyguard, Coast Guard] 9 VIIa

5200 [SALESPERSONS, MODELS & DEMONSTRATORS] 3 III

5210 FASHION & OTHER MODELS [incl. Mannequin, Artist’s Model] 3 III

5220 SHOP SALESPERSONS & DEMONSTRATORS [incl. Shop Assistant, Gas Station Attendant, Retail Assistant] 3 III

5230 STALL & MARKET SALESPERSONS 3 III

6000 SKILLED AGRICULTURAL & FISHERY WORKERS 10 VIIb

6100 MARKET-ORIENTED SKILLED AGRICULTURAL & FISHERY WORKERS [This category includes skilled farm workers

and self-employed small farmers who have no employees.] 10 VIIb

6110 MARKET GARDENERS & CROP GROWERS 10 VIIb

6111 Field crop & vegetable growers [incl. Specialized Crop Farmers, Specialized Crop Farm Workers] 10 VIIb

6112 Tree & shrub crop growers [incl. Skilled Rubber Worker, Coffee Farmer, Tea Grower, Fruit Tree Pruner] 10 VIIb

6113 Gardeners, horticultural & nursery growers [incl. Bulb Grower, Market Gardener] 10 VIIb

6114 Mixed-crop growers [incl. Share Cropper] 10 VIIb

6120 MARKET-ORIENTED ANIMAL PRODUCERS, ETC. WORKERS 10 VIIb

6121 Dairy & livestock producers [incl. Cattle Breeder, Dairy Farmer, Grazier, Shepherd] 10 VIIb

6122 Poultry producers [incl. Chicken Farmer, Skilled Hatchery Worker] 10 VIIb

6123 Apiarists & sericulturists [incl. Beekeeper, Silkworm Raiser] 10 VIIb

6124 Mixed-animal producers 10 VIIb

6129 Market-oriented animal producers, etc. workers nec [incl. Bird Breeder, Gamekeeper, Kennel Keeper, Dog Trainer, Animal

Caretaker] 10 VIIb

6130 MARKET-ORIENTED CROP & ANIMAL PRODUCERS 10 VIIb

6131 [Mixed farmers] 11 VIII

6132 [Farm foremen/supervisor] 11 VIII

6133 [Farmers nfs] 11 VIII

6134 [Skilled farm workers nfs] 10 VIIb

6140 FORESTRY, ETC. WORKERS 10 VIIb

6141 Forestry workers & loggers [incl. Forestery, Rafter, Timber Cruiser] 10 VIIb

6142 Charcoal burners, etc. workers 10 VIIb

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6150 FISHERY WORKERS, HUNTERS & TRAPPERS 10 VIIb

6151 Aquatic-life cultivation workers [incl. Oyster Farmer, Pearl Cultivator, Fish Hatcher] 10 VIIb

6152 Inland & coastal waters fishery workers [incl. Sponge Diver, Fisherman] 10 VIIb

6153 Deep-sea fishery workers [incl. Fisherman nfs, Trawler Crewman] 10 VIIb

6154 Hunters & trappers [incl. Whaler] 10 VIIb

6200 SUBSISTENCE AGRICULTURAL & FISHERY WORKERS 11 VIII

6210 SUBSISTENCE AGRICULTURAL & FISHERY WORKERS 11 VIII

7000 CRAFT, ETC. TRADES WORKERS 8 VI

7100 EXTRACTION & BUILDING TRADES WORKERS 9 VIIa

7110 MINERS, SHOTFIRERS, STONE CUTTERS & CARVERS 9 VIIa

7111 Miners & quarry workers [incl. Miner nfs] 9 VIIa

7112 Shotfirers & blasters 9 VIIa

7113 Stone splitters, cutters & carvers [incl. Tombstone Carver] 9 VIIa

7120 BUILDING FRAME, ETC. TRADES WORKERS 8 VI

7121 Builders traditional materials 9 VIIa

7122 Bricklayers & stonemasons [incl. Pavior] 9 VIIa

7123 Concrete placers, concrete finishers, etc. workers [incl. Terrazzo Worker] 9 VIIa

7124 Carpenters & joiners 8 VI

7129 Building frame, etc. trades workers nec [incl. Construction Worker nfs, Billboard Erector, Demolition Worker,Scaffolder] 8 VI

7130 BUILDING FINISHERS, ETC. TRADES WORKERS 8 VI

7131 Roofers 9 VIIa

7132 Floor layers & tile setters [incl. Parquetry Worker] 8 VI

7133 Plasterers [incl. Stucco Mason] 8 VI

7134 Insulation workers 8 VI

7135 Glaziers 9 VIIa

7136 Plumbers & pipe fitters [incl. Well Digger] 8 VI

7137 Building, etc. electricians 8 VI

7140 PAINTERS, BUILDING STRUCTURE CLEANERS, ETC. TRADES WORKERS 8 VI

7141 Painters, etc. workers [incl. Construction Painter, Paperhanger] 8 VI

7142 Varnishers, etc. painters [incl. Automobile Painter] 9 VIIa

7143 Building structure cleaners [incl. Chimney Sweep, Sandblaster, Boiler Engine Cleaner] 9 VIIa

7200 METAL, MACHINERY, ETC. TRADES WORKERS 8 VI

7210 METAL MOLDERS, WELDERS, SHEETMETAL WORKERS STRUCTURAL METAL 8 VI

7211 Metal molders & coremakers 8 VI

7212 Welders & flamecutters [incl. Brazier, Solderer] 8 VI

7213 Sheet-metal workers [incl. Panel Beater, Coppersmith, Tinsmith] 8 VI

7214 Structural-metal preparers & erectors [incl. Ship Plater, Riveter, Shipwright] 8 VI

7215 Riggers & cable splicers 8 VI

7216 Underwater workers [incl. Frogman] 8 VI

7220 BLACKSMITHS, TOOL-MAKERS, ETC. TRADES WORKERS 8 VI

7221 Blacksmiths, hammer-smiths & forging press workers [incl. Toolsmith] 8 VI

7222 Tool-makers, etc. workers [incl. Locksmith] 8 VI

7223 Machine-tool setters & setter-operators [incl. Metal driller, Turner] 8 VI

7224 Metal wheel-grinders, polishers & tool sharpeners 8 VI

7230 MACHINERY MECHANICS & FITTERS 8 VI

7231 Motor vehicle mechanics & fitters [incl. Bicycle Repairman] 8 VI

7232 Aircraft engine mechanics & fitters 8 VI

7233 [Industrial & agricultural] machinery mechanics & fitters [incl. Mechanic Heavy Equipment, Millwright] 8 VI

7234 [Unskilled garage worker] [incl. Oiler-Greaser] 9 VIIa

7240 ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MECHANICS & FIT-TERS 8 VI

7241 Electrical mechanics & fitters [incl. Office Machine Repairman] 8 VI

7242 Electronics fitters 8 VI

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7243 Electronics mechanics & servicers 8 VI

7244 Telegraph & telephone installers & servicers 8 VI

7245 Electrical line installers, repairers & cable jointers 8 VI

7300 PRECISION, HANDICRAFT, PRINTING, ETC. TRADES WORKERS 8 VI

7310 PRECISION WORKERS IN METAL, ETC. MATERIALS 8 VI

7311 Precision-instrument makers & repairers [incl. Dental Mechanic, Watch Maker] 8 VI

7312 Musical-instrument makers & tuners 8 VI

7313 Jewelry & precious-metal workers [incl. Diamond Cutter, Goldsmith] 8 VI

7320 POTTERS, GLASS-MAKERS, ETC. TRADES WORKERS 9 VIIa

7321 Abrasive wheel formers, potters, etc. workers 9 VIIa

7322 Glass-makers, cutters, grinders & finishers 9 VIIa

7323 Glass engravers & etchers 8 VI

7324 Glass ceramics, etc. decorative painters [incl. Decorative Painter, Signpainter] 8 VI

7330 HANDICRAFT WORKERS IN WOOD, TEXTILE, LEATHER, ETC. 9 VIIa

7331 Handicraft workers in wood, etc. materials [incl. Candle Maker, Straw-Hat Maker] 9 VIIa

7332 Handicraft workers in textile, leather, etc. materials [incl. Carpet Weaver] 9 VIIa

7340 PRINTING, ETC. TRADES WORKERS 8 VI

7341 Compositors, typesetters, etc. workers 8 VI

7342 Stereotypers & electrotypers 8 VI

7343 Printing engravers & etchers 8 VI

7344 Photographic, etc. workers [incl. Darkroom worker] 8 VI

7345 Bookbinders, etc. workers 8 VI

7346 Silkscreen, block & textile printers 8 VI

7400 OTHER CRAFT, ETC. TRADES WORKERS 8 VI

7410 FOOD PROCESSING, ETC. TRADES WORKERS 8 VI

7411 Butchers, fishmongers, etc. food preparers 8 VI

7412 Bakers, pastry-cooks & confectionery makers 8 VI

7413 Dairy-products makers 8 VI

7414 Fruit, vegetable, etc. preservers 8 VI

7415 Food & beverage tasters & graders 8 VI

7416 Tobacco preparers & tobacco products makers 8 VI

7420 WOOD TREATERS, CABINET-MAKERS, ETC. TRADES WORKERS 8 VI

7421 Wood treaters [incl. Wood Grader, Wood Impregnator] 9 VIIa

7422 Cabinet-makers, etc. workers [incl. Cartwright, Cooper] 8 VI

7423 Woodworking-machine setters & setter-operators [incl. Wood-Turner] 8 VI

7424 Basketry weavers, brush makers, etc. workers [incl. Broom Maker] 9 VIIa

7430 TEXTILE, GARMENT, ETC. TRADES WORKERS 8 VI

7431 Fiber preparers 9 VIIa

7432 Weavers, knitters, etc. workers 9 VIIa

7433 Tailors, dressmakers & hatters [incl. Milliner] 8 VI

7434 Furriers, etc. workers 8 VI

7435 Textile, leather, etc. pattern-makers & cutters 8 VI

7436 Sewers, embroiderers, etc. workers 8 VI

7437 Upholsterers, etc. workers 8 VI

7440 PELT, LEATHER & SHOEMAKING TRADES WORKERS 8 VI

7441 Pelt dressers, tanners & fellmongers 8 VI

7442 Shoe-makers, etc. workers 8 VI

7500 [SKILLED WORKERS NFS] 8 VI

7510 [MANUAL FOREMEN NFS—NON-FARM] 7 V

7520 [SKILLED WORKERS NFS] [incl. Craftsman, Artisan, Tradesman] 8 VI

7530 [APPRENTICE SKILLED WORK NFS] 9 VIIa

8000 PLANT & MACHINE OPERATORS & ASSEMBLERS 9 VIIa

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value Description value Description

8100 STATIONARY-PLANT, ETC. OPERATORS 9 VIIa

8110 MINING- & MINERAL-PROCESSING PLANT OPERATORS 9 VIIa

8111 Mining-plant operators 9 VIIa

8112 Mineral-ore- & stone-processing plant operators 9 VIIa

8113 Well-drillers & borers, etc. workers 9 VIIa

8120 METAL-PROCESSING PLANT OPERATORS 9 VIIa

8121 Ore & metal furnace operators 9 VIIa

8122 Metal melters, casters & rolling-mill operators 9 VIIa

8123 Metal heat-treating plant operators 9 VIIa

8124 Metal drawers & extruders 9 VIIa

8130 GLASS, CERAMICS, ETC. PLANT OPERATORS 9 VIIa

8131 Glass & ceramics kiln, etc. machine operators 9 VIIa

8139 Glass, ceramics, etc. plant operators nec 9 VIIa

8140 WOOD-PROCESSING & PAPERMAKING PLANT OPERATORS 9 VIIa

8141 Wood-processing plant operators [incl. Sawyer] 9 VIIa

8142 Paper-pulp plant operators 9 VIIa

8143 Papermaking plant operators 9 VIIa

8150 CHEMICAL-PROCESSING PLANT OPERATORS 8 VI

8151 Crushing grinding & chemical-mixing machinery operators 8 VI

8152 Chemical heat-treating plant operators 8 VI

8153 Chemical-filtering & separating-equipment operators 8 VI

8154 Chemical-still & reactor operators 8 VI

8155 Petroleum & natural-gas refining plant operators 8 VI

8159 Chemical-processing plant operators nec 8 VI

8160 POWER-PRODUCTION, ETC. PLANT OPERATORS 8 VI

8161 Power-production plant operators 8 VI

8162 Steam-engine & boiler operators [incl. Stoker, Ship Engine Room Ratings] 8 VI

8163 Incinerator water-treatment, etc. plant operators [incl. Sewage Plant Operator] 8 VI

8170 AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY-LINE & INDUSTRIAL-ROBOT OPER-TORS 8 VI

8171 Automated assembly-line operators 8 VI

8172 Industrial-robot operators 8 VI

8200 MACHINE OPERATORS & ASSEMBLERS 9 VIIa

8210 METAL- & MINERAL-PRODUCTS MACHINE OPERATORS 9 VIIa

8211 Machine-tool operators [incl. Machine Operator nfs] 9 VIIa

8212 Cement & other mineral products machine operators 9 VIIa

8220 CHEMICAL-PRODUCTS MACHINE OPERATORS 9 VIIa

8221 Pharmaceutical & toiletry products machine operators 9 VIIa

8222 Ammunition & explosive-products machine operators 9 VIIa

8223 Metal-finishing, -plating, & -coating machine operators [incl. Electroplater, Fettler] 9 VIIa

8224 Photographic-products machine operators 9 VIIa

8229 Chemical-products machine operators nec 9 VIIa

8230 RUBBER- & PLASTIC-PRODUCTS MACHINE OPERATORS 9 VIIa

8231 Rubber-products machine operators 9 VIIa

8232 Plastic-products machine operators 9 VIIa

8240 WOOD-PRODUCTS MACHINE OPERATORS 9 VIIa

8250 PRINTING, BINDING & PAPER-PRODUCTS MACHINE OPERA-TORS 9 VIIa

8251 Printing-machine operators 9 VIIa

8252 Bookbinding-machine operators 9 VIIa

8253 Paper-products machine operators 9 VIIa

8260 TEXTILE, FUR & LEATHER-PRODUCTS MACHINE OPERATORS 9 VIIa

8261 Fiber-preparing, spinning & winding machine operators 9 VIIa

8262 Weaving- & knitting-machine operators 9 VIIa

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value Description value Description

8263 Sewing-machine operators 9 VIIa

8264 Bleaching-, dyeing- & cleaning-machine operators [incl. Launderer] 9 VIIa

8265 Fur- & leather-preparing-maching operators 9 VIIa

8266 Shoemaking-, etc. machine operators 9 VIIa

8269 Textile, fur & leather-products machine operators nec 9 VIIa

8270 FOOD, ETC. PRODUCTS MACHINE OPERATORS 9 VIIa

8271 Meat- & fish-processing machine operators 9 VIIa

8272 Dairy-products machine operators 9 VIIa

8273 Grain- & spice-milling machine operators 9 VIIa

8274 Baked-goods cereal & chocolate products machine operators 9 VIIa

8275 Fruit-, vegetable- & nut-processing machine operators 9 VIIa

8276 Sugar-production machine operators 9 VIIa

8277 Tea-, coffee- & cocoa-processing machine operators 9 VIIa

8278 Brewers-, wine & other beverage machine operators 9 VIIa

8279 Tobacco-production machine operators 9 VIIa

8280 ASSEMBLERS 9 VIIa

8281 Mechanical-machinery assemblers [incl. Car Assembly-Line Worker] 9 VIIa

8282 Electrical-equipment assemblers 9 VIIa

8283 Electronic-equipment assemblers 9 VIIa

8284 Metal, rubber & plastic products assemblers 9 VIIa

8285 Wood, etc. products assemblers 9 VIIa

8286 Paperboard, textile, etc. products assemblers 9 VIIa

8290 OTHER MACHINE OPERATORS & ASSEMBLERS 9 VIIa

8300 DRIVERS & MOBILE-PLANT OPERATORS 9 VIIa

8310 LOCOMOTIVE-ENGINE DRIVERS, ETC. WORKERS 9 VIIa

8311 Locomotive-engine drivers 8 VI

8312 Railway brakers signalers & shunters 9 VIIa

8320 MOTOR-VEHICLE DRIVERS [incl. Driver nfs] 9 VIIa

8321 Motorcycle drivers 9 VIIa

8322 Car, taxi & van drivers [incl. Taxi Owner nfs] 9 VIIa

8323 Bus & tram drivers 9 VIIa

8324 Heavy truck & lorry drivers 9 VIIa

8330 AGRICULTURAL & OTHER MOBILE PLANT OPERATORS 9 VIIa

8331 Motorized farm & forestry plant operators [incl. Tractor Driver, Combine Harvester Operator] 10 VIIb

8332 Earth-moving, etc. plant operators [incl. Bulldozer Driver, Dredge Operator, Road-Roller Driver] 8 VI

8333 Crane, hoist, etc. plant operators 8 VI

8334 Lifting-truck operators 9 VIIa

8340 SHIPS DECK CREWS, ETC. WORKERS [incl. Boatman, Deck Hand, Sailor, Ship Deck Ratings] 9 VIIa

8400 SEMISKILLED WORKERS NFS [incl. Production Process Worker nfs, Factory Worker nfs] 9 VIIa

9000 ELEMENTARY OCCUPATIONS 9 VIIa

9100 SALES & SERVICES ELEMENTARY OCCUPATIONS 3 III

9110 STREET VENDORS, ETC. WORKERS 3 III

9111 Street food vendors 3 III

9112 Street vendors nonfood products [incl. Hawker, Peddler, Newsvendor, Rag Picker, Scavenger] 3 III

9113 Door-to-door & telephone salespersons [incl. Solicitor, Canvasser] 3 III

9120 STREET SERVICES ELEMENTARY OCCUPATIONS [incl. Billposter, Shoeshiner, Car Window Washer] 9 VIIa

9130 DOMESTIC, ETC. HELPERS, CLEANERS & LAUNDERERS 9 VIIa

9131 Domestic helpers & cleaners [incl. Housemaid, Housekeeper nfs] 9 VIIa

9132 Helpers & cleaners in establishments [Kitchen Hand, Chambermaid] 9 VIIa

9133 Hand-launderers & pressers 9 VIIa

9140 BUILDING CARETAKERS, WINDOW, ETC. CLEANERS 9 VIIa

9141 Building caretakers [incl. Janitor, Sexton, Verger] 9 VIIa

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value Description value Description

9142 Vehicle, window, etc. cleaners 9 VIIa

9150 MESSENGERS, PORTERS, DOORKEEPERS, ETC. WORKERS 9 VIIa

9151 Messengers, package & luggage porters & deliverers [incl. Elevator Attendant, Bellboy, Messenger] 9 VIIa

9152 Doorkeepers, watchpersons, etc. workers [incl. Amusement Park Attendant, Ticket Collector, Usher, Watchman nfs, Park

Attendant] 9 VIIa

9153 Vending-maching money collectors, meter readers, etc. workers 9 VIIa

9160 GARBAGE COLLECTORS, ETC. LABORERS 9 VIIa

9161 Garbage collectors [incl. Dustman] 9 VIIa

9162 Sweepers, etc. laborers [incl. Odd-Job Worker] 9 VIIa

9200 AGRICULTURAL, FISHERY, ETC. LABORERS 9 VIIa

9210 AGRICULTURAL, FISHERY, ETC. LABORERS 10 VIIb

9211 Farm-hands & laborers [incl. Cow Herd, Farm Helper, Fruit Picker] 10 VIIb

9212 Forestry laborers 10 VIIb

9213 Fishery, hunting & trapping laborers 10 VIIb

9300 LABORERS IN MINING, CONSTRUCTION, MANUFACTURING & TRANSPORT [incl. Unskilled Worker nfs] 9 VIIa

9310 MINING & CONSTRUCTION LABORERS 9 VIIa

9311 Mining & quarrying laborers 9 VIIa

9312 Construction & maintenance laborers: roads, dams, etc. [incl. Navvy, Shoveller, Railway Trackworker] 9 VIIa

9313 Building construction laborers [incl. Handyman, Hod Carrier] 9 VIIa

9320 MANUFACTURING LABORERS 9 VIIa

9321 Assembling laborers [incl. Sorter, Bottle Sorter, Winder, Checker nfs, Grader nfs] 9 VIIa

9322 Handpackers & other manufacturing laborers [incl. Crater, Labeler] 9 VIIa

9330 TRANSPORT LABORERS & FREIGHT HANDLERS 9 VIIa

9331 Hand or pedal vehicle drivers [incl. Rickshaw Driver] 9 VIIa

9332 Drivers of animal-drawn vehicles & machinery 9 VIIa

9333 Freight handlers [incl. Docker, Loader, Longshoreman, Remover, Stevedore] 9 VIIa

The EGP Class Categories

Erikson and Goldthorpe classification (occ-gold) Extended application

Code Class name Description Elite vs. Mass White vs. Blue collar

1 I Higher service Includes mostly professionals, large

enterprise employers and higher

managers(>10 subordinates) 1 elite

1

Non-manual

White collar workers

2 II Lower service Includes mostly associate professionals,

lower managers (1–10 subordinates),

higher sales

3 III Routine clerical /sales Includes routine clerical and sales workers

2 mass

4 IVa Small employers Includes small entrepreneurs (1–10

subordinates)

2

Manual

Blue collar workers

5 IVb Independent Own account workers, no employee s

7 V Manual foremen Manual workers with supervisory status

(>1 subordinate)

8 VI Skilled manual Mostly craft workers, some skilled service,

and skilled machine operators

9 VIIa Semi-Unskilled manual Mostly machine operators, elementary

laborers, elementary sales and services

10 VIIb Farm workers Employed farm workers, irrespective of

skill level; also family farm workers

11 IVc Farmers/Farm

managers

Self-employed and supervisory farm

workers, irrespective of skill level

12 VIII Not working

Note: Roman numerals refer to Erikson and Goldthorpe (1992, pp. 28–39).